What is the cheapest way to get from Alameda to Sunnyvale?

The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Sunnyvale is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 48 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Alameda to Sunnyvale?

The fastest way to get from Alameda to Sunnyvale is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct train between Alameda and Sunnyvale?

No, there is no direct train from Alameda to Sunnyvale. However, there are services departing from 12th Street / Oakland City Center and arriving at Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Alameda to Sunnyvale?

The distance between Alameda and Sunnyvale is 48 miles. The road distance is 39.7 miles.

How do I travel from Alameda to Sunnyvale without a car?

The best way to get from Alameda to Sunnyvale without a car is to train and line 22 bus which takes 1h 42m and costs $17 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Alameda to Sunnyvale?

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Alameda to Sunnyvale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alameda to Sunnyvale train from?

Alameda to Sunnyvale train services, operated by BART, depart from 12th Street / Oakland City Center station.

Where does the Alameda to Sunnyvale train arrive?

Alameda to Sunnyvale train services, operated by BART, arrive at Millbrae station.

Can I drive from Alameda to Sunnyvale?

Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Sunnyvale is 40 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Alameda to Sunnyvale.

Where can I stay near Sunnyvale?

There are 592+ hotels available in Sunnyvale.

Alameda to Sunnyvale - 5 ways to travel via train, line 22 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Alameda to Sunnyvale by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or subway

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Train, line 22 bus
best
1. Take the train from Oakland to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to El Camino & Mathildabus 22
1h 42m
$17–22
Drive 39.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alameda to Sunnyvalecar 39.5 mi
48 min
$8–11
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 59m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alameda to Sunnyvaletaxi 39.5 mi
48 min
$140–180
BART, Caltrain
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Millbraesubway Red-S / ...
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 48m
$17–22

Alameda to Sunnyvale by train and bus

49Weekly Services

1h 42mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 48 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Sunnyvale, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Oakland to San Jose 4 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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